Vladislav Gavrikov issues direct message to the New York Rangers following first victory at MSG this season
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New York Rangers defenseman issues a pretty straight forward message to his teammates following their first victory at Madison Square Garden this season and it shouldn't be taken lightly.
On Monday night the New York Rangers secured their very first win on home ice at Madison Square Garden, as the managed to beat the Nashville Predators 6-3. Now brining their record to 1-6-1 at MSG.
However, following the game, New York Rangers defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov, who scored the Rangers second goal of the night had a pretty strong message for his team.
Vladislav Gavrikov Issues Stern Message To The New York Rangers
Following the Rangers successful night at Madison Square Garden, defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov issued a message to his teammates that should be taken seriously.
Here's what he had to say:
"We've got to do it again next time. We just got to keep building and play our game and I think it's gonna be alright"
- Vladislav Gavrikov on the Rangers' first home win of the season
- Vladislav Gavrikov on the Rangers' first home win of the season
That is exactly what the New York Rangers should be doing moving forward, they must build off this victory and carry their confidence over to their next game on Wednesday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
New York Rangers lucked out by acquiring Vladislav Gavrikov in the offseason
The New York Rangers acquired Vladislav Gavrikov during the offseason after he became a free agent following his time with the L.A. Kings. Something they really lucked out on as he has been an a beast on the defensive end with Adam Fox.
Since joining the Rangers, Gavrikov has managed to a href='https://www.nhl.com/rangers/player/vladislav-gavrikov-8478882' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>tally two goals and three assists for a total of five points throughout the Rangers first 17 games.
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